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Andrew Fallon Curtis, Versailles, KY US

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20130204799

METHOD FOR PATENT PURCHASE AND PURSUIT OF PATENT INFRINGEMENT VIA MOBILE DEVICE - A method for purchasing, acquiring, or licensing patents without having to invent or originate any patents, with the purchase, acquisition or licensing performed via mobile communication devices, followed by pursuing patent infringement claims against suspected infringers of purchased, acquired or licensed patents is disclosed. The invention includes in one embodiment (a) creation of an entity who does not typically file patents or have an inventive nature; (b) the purchase, acquisition or licensing of patents, preferably on the Internet, via a mobile device; (c) locating infringers of said patents; and (d) filing litigation regarding patent infringement of said purchased, acquired or licensed patents.

08-08-2013

Andrew H. Curtis, Kokomo, IN US

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20110307148

OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING HEATER ELEMENT ELECTRICAL ISOLATION - A system for determining an occupant proximate to a vehicle seat, a controller for use in the system, and a method for electrically isolating a heater element from an occupant detection electrode. When a heater element in a seat is coupled to a heater voltage source to generate heat, the heater element may influence an electric field generated by an occupant detection electrode in such a way as to interfere with determining an occupant proximate to the seat. Depending on the arrangement of the electrode and the heater element, such interference may be present at all times when the electrode is connected to the heater voltage source, or may only be problematic when the seat is wet with liquid moisture. By electrically isolating the heater element, the influence on the electric field may be reduced so the process of determining if an occupant is present in the seat is not interfered with.

12-15-2011

20120104812

WEIGHT BASED VEHICLE SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION DEVICE - A device configured to be installed in a vehicle seat for estimating an occupant weight. The device includes a bladder and a pressure sensor. The bladder is configured to define a cavity characterized as having a center of gravity. The bladder is effective to retain a fluid and pressurize the fluid in response to an occupant weight upon the bladder. The bladder is also configured to define an opening to the cavity. The pressure sensor is coupled directly to the opening in a manner effective to seal the opening and locate the pressure sensor proximate to the center of gravity. The pressure sensor provides a pressure signal indicative of the occupant weight.

05-03-2012

20120105241

WEIGHT BASED VEHICLE SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION DEVICE WITH COMPENSATION FOR SEAT ORIENTATION ANGLE - A weight based occupant detection device that includes a weight sensing device installed in a vehicle seat in a manner effective to sense weight on a seating surface. The weight sensing device is configured to output a weight signal indicative of an occupant weight of a seat occupant residing on the vehicle seat. The occupant detection device also includes a seat orientation angle sensing device that is configured to output an orientation angle signal indicative of a seat orientation angle. The occupant detection device may also include an accelerometer for sensing vertical acceleration of the vehicle seat, and a seat backrest angle device for measuring the angle of the seat backrest. The occupant detection device compensates a signal from the weight sensing device for errors caused by seat orientation, seat vertical acceleration and seat backrest angle.

05-03-2012

Andrew Mutch Curtis, Gaithersburg, MD US

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20130246081

Systems and Methods for Supplementing Patient and Provider Interactions to Increase Patient Adherence - The present invention relates generally to a method of supplementing an electronic prescription issued by a health care provider, the method comprising: a) receiving, on a computer apparatus, electronic prescription data generated by a health care provider for a patient for a prescribed substance; b) the computer apparatus determining, from a plurality of available supplemental programs stored on one or more databases, supplemental programs for which the patient is eligible based on the electronic prescription data; c) presenting to the health care provider, in a display device, a list of the eligible supplemental programs, each of the eligible supplemental programs being selectable and de-selectable by the health care provider in the display device; and d) the computer apparatus activating each supplemental program from the plurality of available supplemental programs that have been selected and confirmed by the health care provider in the display device.

09-19-2013

20130311205

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING PATIENT ADHERENCE TO MEDICATION TREATMENT REGIMENS - A system and method for increasing patient adherence to following medication treatment regimens. An adherence data processing and communication system generates and displays medication adherence data based on historical medication information. The system is linked to other systems involved with electronic ordering and filling of prescriptions, such as electronic prescription and pharmacy systems all connected by suitable wired and/or wireless communication protocols including the Internet. In one embodiment, the adherence data is displayed in the form of an interactive report card which provides a user with adherence metrics in both summary and more detailed formats for prescription medications taken by the patient. A related method executed by the data processing and communication system is disclosed.

11-21-2013

20130317839

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING PATIENT ADHERENCE TO MEDICATION TREATMENT REGIMENS - A system and method for increasing patient adherence to following medication treatment regimens. An adherence data processing and communication system generates and displays medication adherence data based on historical medication information. The system is linked to other systems involved with electronic ordering and filling of prescriptions, such as electronic prescription and pharmacy systems all connected by suitable wired and/or wireless communication protocols including the Internet. In one embodiment, the adherence data is displayed in the form of an interactive report card which provides a user with adherence metrics in both summary and more detailed formats for prescription medications taken by the patient. A related method executed by the data processing and communication system is disclosed.

11-28-2013

20130317840

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING PATIENT ADHERENCE TO MEDICATION TREATMENT REGIMENS - A system and method for increasing patient adherence to following medication treatment regimens. An adherence data processing and communication system generates and displays medication adherence data based on historical medication information. The system is linked to other systems involved with electronic ordering and filling of prescriptions, such as electronic prescription and pharmacy systems all connected by suitable wired and/or wireless communication protocols including the Internet. In one embodiment, the adherence data is displayed in the form of an interactive report card which provides a user with adherence metrics in both summary and more detailed formats for prescription medications taken by the patient. A related method executed by the data processing and communication system is disclosed.

11-28-2013

Andrew Mutch Curtis, Germantown, MD US

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20130041678

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING PATIENT ADHERENCE USING COMBINED EDUCATIONAL COUPONS AND/OR TAILORED EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS - The present invention relates generally to a method of provisioning a combined educational coupon that includes a) receiving, on a computer apparatus, electronic prescription data for a prescribed substance for a patient; b) the computer apparatus determining educational data relating to the prescribed substance and coupon data relating to the prescribed substance; and c) the computer apparatus generating a single data file comprising the educational data relating to the prescribed substance and the coupon data relating to the prescribed substance.

02-14-2013

Chistian M. Curtis, Rockville, MD US

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20120203624

Systems and Methods for Placing Advertisements - Systems and methods provide techniques for associating advertisements with relevant content on a user interface. A method for placing advertisements on a user interface includes providing a user interface having a plurality of user interface screens, at least some of the plurality of user interface screens containing user-selectable control objects, and determining which of a plurality of advertisements to display on a user interface screen based on at least one of the following criteria: topical relevance, contextual relevance, path relevance and cognitive prominence

08-09-2012

Chris Curtis, Leverkusen DE

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20140008938

METAL REINFORCEMENT FOR B-PILLAR - A metal reinforcement for a B-pillar of an automotive vehicle includes a lower flange and an upper structure. The lower flange is adapted to adjoin a door sill structure of the automotive vehicle, and the upper structure includes a central portion, surrounded by a plurality of spaced, paired regions. In each paired region, members are identically ordered in position from the central portion, and both members of each paired region have the same profile thickness.

01-09-2014

Christian Curtis, Council Bluffs, IA US

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20130008051

WATERPROOF BREATHABLE BOOT - A waterproof breathable boot is disclosed. The boot includes an outsole, a three-piece bootie, a toe cap, a heel cap, a center front panel, an instep panel and a rear panel.

01-10-2013

Christian M. Curtis, Rockville, MD US

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20130346193

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLACING ADVERTISEMENTS - Systems and methods provide techniques for associating advertisements with relevant content on a user interface. A method for placing advertisements on a user interface includes providing a user interface having a plurality of user interface screens, at least some of the plurality of user interface screens containing user-selectable control objects, and determining which of a plurality of advertisements to display on a user interface screen based on at least one of the following criteria: topical relevance, contextual relevance, path relevance and cognitive prominence

12-26-2013

Christopher Paul Curtis, North Vancouver CA

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20110173040

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUSTOMER ALLOCATION - Systems and methods for allocating customers to agents. Customer information is received from customers that contains characteristics about the customers. The customer information may be stored in a database. Agent information is stored in a database and contains caller conversion success profiles for the agents. The caller conversion success profiles contain information regarding an agents ability to perform with customers having certain characteristics.

07-14-2011

Craig Curtis, Sugar Hill, GA US

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20130210404

LOCAL DOWNLOADING OF TEMPORARY APPLICATIONS FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A system and related methods of managing computer-executable applications for a mobile device are provided. The method determines when the mobile device is located within an application support area corresponding to an application provider, and wirelessly downloads a temporary application at the mobile device. The downloaded temporary application is installed at the mobile device, resulting in an installed temporary application. Thereafter, the method detects when the mobile device has left the application support area and, in response to the detecting, the mobile device is configured such that the installed temporary application cannot be executed.

08-15-2013

Craig Barclay Curtis, Crestwood, KY US

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20130300270

ROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR AN APPLIANCE - A roller assembly for an appliance such as e.g., a rack assembly of a dishwashing appliance is provided. The roller assembly is connected to e.g., the rack of the appliance. The roller assembly includes a roller that is carried upon a primary axle into which a secondary axle is received. One or more such rollers can be used with each roller assembly. The construction can provide improved strength over conventional designs such as e.g., where the roller is directly connected to a wire member. Certain embodiments can also provide aesthetic benefits in that the rollers can be partially or completely hidden depending upon the viewing angle.

11-14-2013

Craig Thomas Curtis, Raleigh, NC US

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20140063810

MODULAR OPTIC FOR CHANGING LIGHT EMITTING SURFACE - An LES is a surface from which light emanates from a lighting fixture. The present disclosure relates to a providing a lighting fixture that has an actual light emitting surface (A-LES), which is substantially smaller than the maximum potential LES (M-LES) for the lighting fixture. The M-LES is defined as the theoretical maximum LES for the mounting structure of the lighting fixture, and the A-LES is defined as the actual LES of the lighting fixture, as dictated by the lens or optical structures of the lighting fixture. The A-LES may provide an LES that is not only smaller, but also shaped differently, from the M-LES, to help control the light output of the lighting fixture based on the lighting application.

03-06-2014

20140063818

MODULAR OPTIC FOR CHANGING LIGHT EMITTING SURFACE - An LES is a surface from which light emanates from a lighting fixture. The present disclosure relates to a providing a lighting fixture that has an actual light emitting surface (A-LES), which is substantially smaller than the maximum potential LES (M-LES) for the lighting fixture. The M-LES is defined as the theoretical maximum LES for the mounting structure of the lighting fixture, and the A-LES is defined as the actual LES of the lighting fixture, as dictated by the lens or optical structures of the lighting fixture. The A-LES may provide an LES that is not only smaller, but also shaped differently, from the M-LES, to help control the light output of the lighting fixture based on the lighting application.

03-06-2014

Dale Curtis, Castle Dale, UT US

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20140177109

GROUND MONITOR CIRCUIT PROTECTION APPARATUS - An apparatus includes a resistor assembly with resistors connected in series between a first terminal and a second terminal of a pilot conductor and/or a ground return of a ground monitor. The pilot conductor injects an electrical signal in a ground of a power cable assembly. A zener diode assembly is connected between a zener connection point and the ground return. The zener connection point is the first or second terminal. The zener diode assembly includes zener diodes connected in series between the zener connection point and the ground return and is sized to clamp a voltage from the zener connection point to the ground return to a value less than a zener threshold voltage. The zener threshold voltage is set above a nominal voltage on the pilot conductor. The components of the apparatus are spaced to prevent an arcing fault current for voltages less than 3000 V.

06-26-2014

20140177110

GROUND MONITOR ACCESSORY CONNECTION - An apparatus includes an accessory module for a ground monitor that monitors current in a pilot conductor and/or a grounding conductor, which is in a power cable assembly connecting a power source and load. The pilot conductor injects a signal in the grounding conductor. The accessory module includes signal connectors that include multiple connection points. Each connection point provides access to a signal within the ground monitor. The connection points access signals for an output of a circuit monitoring current in the pilot conductor or ground return, a circuit responding to a peak current in the pilot conductor or ground return transitioning below a threshold, a circuit responding to an average current in the grounding conductor transitioning below a threshold, and/or a circuit indicating trip status of a contact in the power source. The connection point signals are in addition to signals from the ground monitor to the power source.

06-26-2014

20140177117

GROUND MONITOR CURRENT SENSING - A ground monitor apparatus for monitoring ground current includes a DC detection module, a DC threshold module, and a trip module. The current monitor module monitors current in a pilot conductor or a ground return. The pilot conductor injects current in a grounding conductor of a power cable assembly connecting a power source to a load. A voltage source is connected to the pilot conductor and the ground return. The DC detection module determines a direct current (“DC”) current present in the current monitored by the current monitor module and the DC threshold module determines if the DC current is above a DC current threshold. The trip module opens a contact in response to the DC threshold module determining that the DC current is above the DC current threshold. The contact disconnects the power source from the power cable assembly.

06-26-2014

Daniel Curtis, Easton, MD US

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20120033852

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO FIND THE PRECISE LOCATION OF OBJECTS OF INTEREST IN DIGITAL IMAGES - The present invention is a method and system to precisely locate objects of interest in any given image scene space, which finds the presence of objects based upon pattern matching geometric relationships to a master, known set. The method and system prepares images for feature and attribute detection and identifies the presence of potential objects of interest, then narrows down the objects based upon how well they match a pre designated master template. The method by which matching takes place is done through finding all objects, plotting its area, juxtaposing a sweet spot overlap of its area on master objects, which in turn forms a glyph shape. The glyph shape is recorded, along with all other formed glyphs in an image's scene space and then mapped to form sets using a classifier and finally a pattern matching algorithm. The resulting objects of interest matches are then refined to plot the contour boundaries of the object's grouped elements (arrangement of contiguous pixels of the given object called a Co-Glyph) and finally snapped to its component actual dimensions e.g., x, y of a character or individual living cell.

02-09-2012

Daniel J. Curtis, Spring Hill, FL US

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20130265565

COAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A coal analysis system and method includes an extrusion subsystem configured to produce an extrusion from coal samples. An auger drives coal samples through a centering ring producing the extrusion. A LIBS subsystem is configured to analyze the extrusion and an NMR analysis subsystem is downstream of the LIBS subsystem to further analyze the coal.

10-10-2013

David Bryan Curtis, Villa Rica, GA US

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20120261081

ELECTRONIC LOCK FOR A ROLLUP DOOR - An electronic locking apparatus for a rollup door, including a striker plate and a locking apparatus having a housing; a U-shaped trigger latch pivotably mounted to the housing having a notch and a spring; and a release catch pivotably mounted to the housing, a tab which can engage the notch and a spring. A solenoid is associated with a piston, which is connected to the release catch and can cause the release catch to pivot positions. Also included is a control assembly including a processor, user interface and memory storage device. A user can enter access information into the user interface, which causes the processor to actuate the solenoid, which moves the piston and causes the release catch to pivot. The release catch tab engages or disengages from the trigger latch tab to pivot and release or retain the striker plate.

10-18-2012

Donald B. Curtis, Provo, UT US

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20120240038

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFICATION AND TRANSCRIPTION OF INDIVIDUAL ANCESTRAL RECORDS AND FAMILY - A method of extracting information from a document and creating a record may include providing a document comprising text. The method may also include converting the text into a machine readable format. The method may further include displaying the document with the text in the machine readable format and displaying one or more data fields associated with the record to a user. Each of the data fields may be configured to store information. The method may additionally include receiving from the user, a selection of a data field and a selection of a first portion of text from the document to associate with the selected data field. The method may additionally include highlighting the first portion of text on the document. The method may additionally include extracting information associated with the first portion of text from the document and associating the extracted information with the data field.

Gary Ian Curtis, Tauranga NZ

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20080256693

Systems and Apparatus for Toilet Odour Removal - An odour removal apparatus for a toilet is described wherein the toilet has a bowl, a cistern for supplying water to the bowl, a flushing valve of a flushing mechanism within the cistern and an internal overflow in fluid and/or gaseous communication with the inside of the cistern and an area in the vicinity of the bowl. The apparatus includes an inlet adapted to be in fluid and/or gaseous communication with the bowl via the internal overflow and/or the flushing mechanism when installed. The apparatus also includes a gases extraction means for drawing gases and entrained odours from the area in the vicinity of the bowl, to the inlet, via the internal overflow and/or the flushing mechanism. The gases and entrained odours may then be passed to a filter to remove odours therefrom.

10-23-2008

Glenn Curtis, Sammamish, WA US

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20120144430

RECORDING MULTI-STREAM INTERACTIVE TELEVISION - Detailed herein is a technology which, among other things, allows recording and playback of multi-stream interactive television. In one approach to this technology, the service configuration for an interactive television feature is determined. Data describing this service configuration is then obtained, and a recording device is then configured to record a portion of the interactive television feature. A number of data streams associated with that portion of the interactive television feature are recorded. The recorded portion of the interactive television feature can then be displayed.

06-07-2012

Hana Curtis, Brooklin CA

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20130275685

INTELLIGENT DATA PRE-CACHING IN A RELATIONAL DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for pre-caching information in a database management system. Usage patterns of the database are analyzed to identify regularly recurring requests for information stored in the database. Based on the analyzed usage patterns, a pre-caching strategy is determined. The pre-caching strategy identifies information in the database that is likely to satisfy an anticipated future request. Prior to a time at which the future request is anticipated to be received, a cache in the database is populated with information that satisfies the anticipated future request in accordance with the determined pre-caching strategy. The information that populates the cache is retrieved from a storage medium that is slower to access than the cache.

10-17-2013

20140143348

DYNAMIC ROUTING OF INSTANT MESSAGE - A computer system executes an instant message session in a host message program of a first collaborative tool between users. The computer system executes the instant message session in a participant message program of a second collaborative tool. The computer system further receives a first request from the users to automatically or manually route the instant messages of the instant message session from the host message program of a mobile message program of a third collaborative tool. The computer system further transmits the instant messages from the host message program to the mobile message program based on conditions. The computer system further receives a second request from the mobile message program to route the instant message of the instant message session from the mobile device. The computer system transmits the instant message session based on the second request.

05-22-2014

Harold Dean Curtis, Oklahoma City, OK US

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20110315350

DIRECT FORCED DRAFT FLUID COOLER/COOLING TOWER AND LIQUID COLLECTOR THEREFOR - Direct forced draft fluid cooler/closed loop cooling towers and cooling towers are provided with fans at the bottom of the unit, and a plurality of layers of water collection troughs or channels above the fans to capture water droplets sprayed downwardly from the top of the device through a heat exchanger or fill media above the collection troughs. In one embodiment the collection troughs supply the collected water to one or more gutters inside the housing which lead the water to an external collection tank from which the water is recirculated through the system.

12-29-2011

Ivan Curtis, South Australia AU

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20100086235

Large Number ID Tagging System - A tag system uses dots to store a very large binary number and combined with the Digital Image Processing functions to allow for a reliable recovery of the tag code regardless of the orientation of the tag to the reader and without the need for the tag pattern to incorporate any form of fiducial mark.

04-08-2010

Ivan Curtis, Vale Park AU

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20130153657

Barcode Tagging - Tagging apparatus associated with applying and reading a tag adapted to store a number. The tag comprising a plurality of substantially identical two dimensional arrays of dots, each array being indicative of the number for improving tag detection; each arrays comprise a plurality of clusters, each cluster representing a predetermined symbol being indicative of a part of the number. An etching apparatus, for creating a pattern of dots, comprising a plurality of laser sources held in a manifold defining any one or more of a vector grid, or array grid. A tagging reading apparatus comprising a lens element being adapted to control focus, zoom and ingress light; an image capture element for obtaining image data; a processor element adapted to apply one or more digital processing functions to the image; the processor element being adapted to calculate code data indicative of the tag number.

06-20-2013

Ivan Anthony Curtis, Vale Park AU

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20080247450

Method and System For Communication in a Wireless Network - The present application discloses a number of inventions directed to method(s), apparatus and/or networks and systems adapted to track time varying channels, adapted to synchronise packets arriving at a receiver, adapted to correlate a received signal, adapted to manage digital resources, adapted to receive a signal and/or adapted to enable communication in a wireless packet based communications network.

10-09-2008

20100036284

Guide-Wire and Guiding Insert Placement Assembly for Over-the-Wire Catheter Placement and Method of Use - A guiding insert assembly is disclosed that has electromagnetic-radiation-elements at each of its ends. A guiding insert having these elements is suitable for use in conjunction with known equipment in the process of locating the distal end of the guiding insert being placed into a patient. The proximally located element of the guiding insert can be used instead of a connector for contact-less coupling of the guiding insert and the location determining equipment, using an inductive coupler, so as to couple signal to and from the guiding insert during the location process. The coupling device preferably includes an insert retention arrangement, a guiding insert identification means and an end of travel detector. The placement of a catheter over the guiding insert either after placement or at the time of placement is possible.

02-11-2010

20120120945

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - The present application discloses a number of inventions directed to method(s), apparatus and/or networks and systems adapted to track time varying channels, adapted to synchronise packets arriving at a receiver, adapted to correlate a received signal, adapted to manage digital resources, adapted to receive a signal and/or adapted to enable communication in a wireless packet based communications network.

05-17-2012

Patent applications by Ivan Anthony Curtis, Vale Park AU

James F. Curtis, Orlando, FL US

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20120140027

Pseudo-3d Forced Perspective Methods And Devices - The present invention relates to conversion of 2D media to pseudo-3D left and right image pairs. In particular, it relates to imposing forced perspective on left and right versions of a 2D image. The distorted pair of images, when displayed, will be interpreted by a viewer as a 3D image. The pseudo-3D forced perspective image pairs can be produced without depth mapping of objects in scenes and without comparing the position of objects in successive image frames.

06-07-2012

James R. Curtis, Post, OR US

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20120223015

MECS DIALYZER METHOD - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for cleansing blood through hemodialysis by the process of diffusion across a membrane into dialysate. This dialyzer also removes solutes from the blood by a process of convection, where fluid and dissolved solutes pass through the membrane out of the blood. In one embodiment in accordance with the present invention, the MECS dialyzer uses a counter-flow between the dialysate and blood through a plurality of microchannels. The dialyzer comprises a plurality of flat semi-permeable membranes interleaved between microchannel sheets to define a plurality of flow channels. The stack of membranes and microchannel sheets are aligned and consolidated to form the MECS dialyzer. The MECS dialyzer acts as a flow manifold with ports and headers to collect the blood and dialysate and direct them to and from the microchannels.

09-06-2012

James Samuel Curtis, Parksville CA

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20120326426

TIRE SPRAY COLLECTING ASSEMBLY FOR TRUCKS AND TRAILERS - The present invention relates to a tire spray collecting assembly for a vehicle, such as a truck and/or trailer. The vehicle has a front end, a frame, a ground-engaging tire operatively connected to the frame, and a fender connected to the frame. The frame is spaced-apart from and partially extends about the tire. The assembly has an air diverter operatively connected to the frame. The air diverter is configured to capture moving air caused by forward motion of the vehicle and direct the air so captured towards the front end of the vehicle between the fender and the tire. Air so directed promotes re-direction of water spray from the tire towards the front end of the vehicle. The assembly has a collector connected to the fender and interposed between the fender and the tire. The collector is configured to capture said water spray so re-directed.

12-27-2012

Jody Curtis, Portland, OR US

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20130069680

RISERS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF HIGH ASPECT RATIO ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEROF - Risers including a plurality of high aspect ratio electrical conduits, as well as systems and methods of manufacture and/or use of the risers and/or the high aspect ratio electrical conduits. The systems and methods may include incorporation of the plurality of high aspect ratio electrical conduits within a substantially planar body that may include and/or be formed from a solid dielectric material. The plurality of electrical conduits may be configured to conduct a plurality of electric currents between a first surface of the body and a second, substantially opposed, surface of the body. The surfaces may include a plurality of contact pads configured to provide a robust and/or corrosion-resistant surface and/or to improve electrical contact between the riser and another device. The risers also may include a layered structure, wherein the layers are sequentially formed to increase a thickness of the riser and/or the aspect ratio of the electrical conduits.

03-21-2013

John Curtis, Kennesaw, GA US

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20130046064

USE OF SURFACE-TREATED CARBON BLACKS IN AN ELASTOMER TO REDUCE COMPOUND HYSTERESIS AND TIRE ROLLING RESISTANCE AND IMPROVE WET TRACTION - A composition of a surface-treated-carbon-black and a functionalized polymer with functionalization along the polymer chain is disclosed, wherein the polymer represents a solution SBR including, but not limited to blends of the SBR (PBR4003) with BR, NR and EPDM, and the SBR polymer functionalization comprises polar, oxygen-containing functional groups, such that the compound exhibits reduced hysteresis and rolling resistance, improved wet traction with excellent abrasion resistance as would be used in passenger, truck and racing tires.

02-21-2013

Johnny Curtis, Denham Springs, LA US

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20140299413

Dual Latching Horizontal Scaffold Member - One embodiment of the invention is a horizontal scaffold member having a primary end connector and a secondary end connector. Each end connector is configured to couple to a cup on a vertical scaffold member. Each end connector includes a wedge assembly having a handle and a wedge, movable with respect to the wedge head to a latched and unlatched position. The primary wedge assembly is connected to the secondary wedge assembly by a cable, and configured so that moving the primary wedge assembly to an unlatched position also moves the secondary wedge assembly to an unlatched position.

10-09-2014

Johnny Curtis, Walker, LA US

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20140020982

Pivoting Horizontal and Vertical Scaffold Members and a Method of Erecting an Offset Scaffold Platform - One embodiment of the invention is a horizontal scaffold truss that has upper and lower horizontal scaffold members offset but fixedly joined with braces. Each upper and lower members have a connector positioned on each end of the respective lower and upper members, where at least one of the connectors is pivotally mounted on the respective lower or upper connector, and the connecters are engageable with an annular member positioned on a vertical scaffold member.

01-23-2014

20140234014

Pivoting Horizontal and Vertical Scaffold Members and a Method of Erecting an Offset Scaffold Platform - One embodiment of the invention is a horizontal scaffold truss that has upper and lower horizontal scaffold members offset but fixedly joined with braces. Each upper and lower members have a connector positioned on each end of the respective lower and upper members, where at least one of the connectors is pivotally mounted on the respective lower or upper connector, and the connectors are engagable with an annular member positioned on a vertical scaffold member.

08-21-2014

Johnny Russel Curtis, Denham Springs, LA US

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20120186910

Horizontal Scaffold Member - One embodiment of the invention is a horizontal scaffold member having a primary end connector and a secondary end connector. Each end connector is configured to couple to a cup on a vertical scaffold member. Each end connector includes a wedge assembly having a handle and a wedge, movable with respect to the wedge head to a latched and unlatched position. The primary wedge assembly is connected to the secondary wedge assembly by a cable, and configured so that moving the primary wedge assembly to a unlatched position also moves the secondary wedge assembly to an unlatched position.

07-26-2012

20120186911

SCAFFOLD APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM - Scaffold components and system for coupling a horizontal member to a vertical member of a scaffold, comprising a horizontal member and a wedge head attached to each end of the horizontal member each wedge head having an associated wedge assembly.

07-26-2012

Jonathan Curtis, Edmonton CA

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20130274494

POLYOL SYNTHESIS FROM FATTY ACIDS AND OILS - A method for preparing polyols from fatty acid substrates such as free fatty acids, alkyl esters of fatty acids, mono-glycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides. The method comprises the steps of (a) epoxidizing an unsaturated fatty acid substrate and (b) hydroxylating the epoxidized fatty acid substrate with at least one diol to produce a polyol or a blend of polyols. The method may be varied to produce polyols with desired functionality, molecular weights, or viscosity.

10-17-2013

Jonathan Michael Curtis, Halifax CA

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20100173002

Microcapsules with improved shells - Disclosed are microcapsules and methods for preparing and using them, as well as methods for improving various properties of microcapsules like impermeability.

07-08-2010

Patent applications by Jonathan Michael Curtis, Halifax CA

Jonathan Stephen Curtis, Carleton Place CA

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20080276305

Systems, Methods and Computer-Readable Media for Regulating Remote Access to a Data Network - A system, which comprises an authorization controller operable for regulating establishment of user sessions over a data network; a processing subsystem operable for monitoring the user sessions and applying a walled garden policy, wherein application of the walled garden policy respectively associates each user in a certain subset of users with a respective walled garden selected from a common plurality of walled gardens; and a database for storing, in association with each said user in the certain subset of users, a respective identifier corresponding to the respectively associated walled garden. The authorization controller is further operable for responding to receipt of an access request identifying a particular user in the certain subset of users and received from a communication endpoint by (I) consulting the database to identify the walled garden respectively associated with said particular user and (II) directing the communication endpoint to said walled garden respectively associated with said particular user.

11-06-2008

20110271337

SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR REGULATING REMOTE ACCESS TO A DATA NETWORK - A system, which comprises an authorization controller operable for regulating establishment of user sessions over a data network; a processing subsystem operable for monitoring the user sessions and applying a walled garden policy, wherein application of the walled garden policy respectively associates each user in a certain subset of users with a respective walled garden selected from a common plurality of walled gardens; and a database for storing, in association with each said user in the certain subset of users, a respective identifier corresponding to the respectively associated walled garden. The authorization controller is further operable for responding to receipt of an access request identifying a particular user in the certain subset of users and received from a communication endpoint by (I) consulting the database to identify the walled garden respectively associated with said particular user and (II) directing the communication endpoint to said walled garden respectively associated with said particular user.

11-03-2011

Joshua J. Curtis, Huntsville, AL US

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20130090802

WAYPOINT SPLINING FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE FOLLOWING - A method for defining a following path for a following vehicle to autonomously follow a leader, the method including acquiring waypoints associated with a path that the leader traverses; filtering the acquired waypoints, wherein the filtering removes waypoints located outside an area of interest; generating intermediate waypoints by interpolating between adjacent pairs of the filtered waypoints if the adjacent pairs of the filtered waypoints are separated by a distance that exceeds a threshold distance; and defining a following path through the filtered waypoints and the intermediate waypoints using a least-squares spline fit to calculate the following path.

04-11-2013

Julia Wallace Curtis, Raleigh, NC US

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20120030026

Methods and Apparatus for Presenting Offers to Qualified Consumers - A system which allows identification of a consumer as belonging to a designated category and makes special offers available to consumers who are members of the designated category is described. The system comprises a database of offers accessible through connection by consumer operated computers upon authentication of consumer registration, an offer presentation module for controlling access to the database of offers and a consumer registration module allowing registration of a consumer for access to the database of offers. The consumer registration module allows registration of a consumer upon submission of identifying information provided to the consumer by a party who has identified the consumer as belonging to a designated category and used to identify the consumer as belonging to the designated category.

02-02-2012

Kelly Curtis, Atlanta, GA US

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20120088244

COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR RAPID DETECTION OF HIV BY LOOP-MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION (LAMP) - Methods and compositions for detection of HIV nucleic acids in a sample, such as a biological sample obtained from a human subject, are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include providing a reaction mixture including at least one LAMP, accelerated LAMP, RT-LAMP or RT-accelerated LAMP assay primer set specific for HIV-I or HIV-2 nucleic acids and the biological sample to be tested for presence of HIV-I and/or HIV-2 nucleic acids; incubating the reaction mixture under conditions suitable to produce a LAMP assay reaction product; and detecting the reaction product. Primers and primer sets for use in LAMP assays of HIV-I or HIV-2 nucleic acids are provided.

04-12-2012

Kendra Shannon Curtis, New York, NY US

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20140012704

SELECTING A PREFERRED PAYMENT INSTRUMENT BASED ON A MERCHANT CATEGORY - The invention provides a computer-implemented method to select a preferred card for a purchase based on a merchant category. In the exemplary method, the computer associates a plurality of financial accounts with an account of a user; associates a merchant category with a financial account associated with the user account; and receives data from a transaction. The computer can maintain a database of merchant categories; determine the category of the merchant based on the data associated with the transaction; and extract data to identify the merchant, such as merchant name, address, or telephone number. The computer can determine the geo-location of the user device and determine the merchant identify from the location. The computer can determine a merchant category of the merchant from the merchant identity; select the financial account associated with the merchant category of the merchant; and communicate the financial account selected to conduct the transaction.

01-09-2014

Loren Curtis, Seattle, WA US

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20120259936

DOCUMENT OBJECT MODEL API FOR MIME - The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that facilitate interpreting Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) data. An interface can obtain MIME data. For instance, a stream of MIME data can be obtained, MIME data can be loaded from a static file, etc. Moreover, any disparate type of RFC 822 data can additionally or alternatively be received by the interface. Also, a MIME reader can analyze the MIME data (and/or normalized RFC 822 data) to interpret encoded structural information and generate at least one primitive based on the encoded structural information. Further, a hierarchical model can be built utilizing the at least one primitive.

10-11-2012

20140052800

DOCUMENT OBJECT MODEL API FOR MIME - The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that facilitate interpreting Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) data. An interface can obtain MIME data. For instance, a stream of MIME data can be obtained, MIME data can be loaded from a static file, etc. Moreover, any disparate type of RFC 822 data can additionally or alternatively be received by the interface. Also, a MIME reader can analyze the MIME data (and/or normalized RFC 822 data) to interpret encoded structural information and generate at least one primitive based on the encoded structural information. Further, a hierarchical model can be built utilizing the at least one primitive.

02-20-2014

Mark Curtis, Sandy Hook, CT US

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20130165956

Suture Passer Guides and Related Kits and Methods - A suture passer guide that includes an elongate member having a longitudinal axis and defining a first proximal opening and a first distal opening. The first proximal and distal openings are substantially aligned with one another such that a suture passer can be extended through the first proximal and distal openings at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongate member. The suture passer guide can be configured to be passed through a central lumen of an endoscopic port.

06-27-2013

Michael Curtis, Columbia, CT US

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20130330677

COAL PASTE FOR USE AS FUEL AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to the use of coal to form a paste that can be used as a fuel or incorporated with other fillers to form pellets or briquettes. The paste is formed from crushed or powdered coal mixed in a liquid fuel and may be used as is or may be mixed with a carrier fuel prior to combustion or it could be mixed with other biomass fillers to produce a solid fuel.

12-12-2013

Michael Curtis, Guyton, GA US

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20140214266

ADAPTIVE OSCILLATORY FAULT MONITORING - Systems, media, and methods are provided for oscillation monitoring. An aircraft system includes a first oscillation monitoring module and a second oscillation monitoring module. The first oscillation monitoring module is configured to select first oscillating portions of an input signal, generate a frequency signal that indicates a frequency of the first oscillating portions, and generate a first failure signal in response to the frequency of the first oscillating portions exceeding first oscillatory fault detection requirements for the input signal. The second oscillation monitoring module is configured to select second oscillating portions of the input signal based on the frequency signal generated by the first oscillation monitoring module and to generate a second failure signal in response to a frequency of the second oscillating portions exceeding second oscillatory fault detection requirements for the input signal.

07-31-2014

Michael David Curtis, Clayton AU

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20140087412

Method and Device for Application of Fluid Forces to Cells - A system and method of determining biomechanical properties of a cell. A cell is introduced into a multiport flow device, the device being configured such that during fluid flow at least one stagnation zone arises in an expected location within the device. The cell is trapped in the stagnation zone of the device. A selected physical stimulus is applied to the cell, such as rotation, stretching or time-varying shear rate. The cell is observed while trapped to detect an absolute, differential and/or transient effect of the applied physical stimulus and to thereby determine biomechanical properties of the cell. Disease diagnosis may follow, by comparison to a normal control. Selectively directing the cell to a chosen outlet based on observed properties provides cell sorting, which may be implemented in parallel to increase throughput and/or in series to enlarge sorting criteria. Micro-particles may be investigated by use of appropriate particle model.

03-27-2014

Michael T. Curtis, Denham Springs, LA US

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20110300277

Cooking Apparatus And Related Method - This invention provides a pot for frying or boiling, which comprises a pot having at least one side wall. The side wall defines an opening at a level proximate to a top portion of the side wall, and a conduit sealably connected to the opening and extending outward from the side wall. The conduit has a first end defined by the opening and a second end defining an outlet. An interior volume defined by the pot is in fluid communication with the conduit. An apparatus capable of sealably attaching to a pot for frying or boiling is also disclosed.

12-08-2011

Nicholas O'R. Curtis, Milton, DE US

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20120240459

TREE SUPPORT DEVICE - A re-usable tree stanchion designed to provide temporary safe support to a newly transplanted tree, while allowing it a full range of movement sufficient for the tree to develop a healthy and strong trunk base and root system. It prevents the tree from being uprooted or blown over in a strong wind until it can stand on its own without causing damage to the tree trunk. The support is supplied by a thin leg of supple material set in the ground adjacent to the newly planted tree. The leg curves over to meet the tree encircling it with a collar of soft, pliant material. These components together provide two stage shock absorption. When the tree moves with pressure from the wind it is first held softly by the collar which gives under pressure from the moving tree, then its movement is further decelerated by the spring action of the leg.

09-27-2012

Norman David Curtis, Steinbach CA

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20100124478

TRAILER FOR TRANSPORTING GOLF CARTS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - A semi-trailer for is converted for transporting motorized golf carts and side by side recreational vehicles which are loaded onto the floor and an upper support level with detachable two tier loading ramps and receivers. The upper support level includes transverse shore beams connected to the logistic posts in the side wall of the semi-trailer which then supports and stabilizes a foldable floor system defined by pivotal panels which hinge upwardly into a stored position. The ramps are carried in a rack under the trailer floor.

Paul Frederick Curtis, New South Wales AU

Peter M. Curtis, Bethpage, NY US

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20130046415

PROGRAMMABLE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER - A system for managing power in a facility includes a hardware interface with a plurality of access ports for connecting with a utility power grid, at least one renewable power source, and at least one electrical load. A plurality of sensor devices monitors power conditions at the plurality of access ports. A storage device stores one or more control programs. A microprocessor controls the hardware interface to enable or disable each of the plurality of access ports in accordance with the one or more control programs and the monitored power conditions of the access ports. An interface device receives instructions from a user and modifying the one or more control programs stored in the storage device based on the received instructions.

02-21-2013

20140137024

FACILITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND MOBILE SYSTEMS - A mobile system for managing a facility includes a display, a memory, and a processor. The memory comprises an application program. The program is configured to present a graphical user interface (GUI) on the display. The GUI enables a user to view and enter information about equipment in the facility. The application program stores the entered data in the memory. The processor is configured to execute the application program.

Richard J. Curtis, Maple Grove, MN US

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20140148804

QUADRIPOLAR FORCEPS - Electrosurgical forceps that can provide improved hemostatis and tissue-cutting capabilities during surgical procedures. The electrosurgical forceps include opposing jaw members, each including first and second electrode members. The first and second electrodes included in the respective jaw members are disposed directly opposite one another, the first electrode members included in the respective jaw members are disposed diagonally opposite one another, and the second electrode members included in the respective jaw members are disposed diagonally opposite one another. A first high frequency (HF) electric power source is connectable across the first electrode members, and a second HF electric power source is connectable across the second electrode members, electrically isolating the first electrode members from the second electrode members, and allowing current to flow diagonally through the tissue between one or both of the first electrode members and the second electrode members.

05-29-2014

20140276772

COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical system comprising: a handpiece including: a first power connector; a second power connector; and one or more moveable members having a first position and a second position; and an activation circuit having a first switch state and a second switch state, wherein the activation circuit in the first switch state does not allow either a first electrosurgical therapy signal or a second electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece; wherein when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the one or more moveable members are in the first position the activation circuit allows the first electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece so that a first therapy current extends between the first power connector and the second power connector, and wherein when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the one or more moveable members are in the second position the activation circuit allows the second electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece so that a second therapy current extends between the first power connector and the second power connector.

09-18-2014

20140276795

COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: (i) a first working arm and (ii) a second working arm; (b) a blade electrode; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between a first electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a first therapy current through the first working arm, the second working arm, or both, and a second electrical configuration so that the electrosurgical device delivers a second therapy current through the blade electrode: and wherein the first working arm and the second working arm of the forceps are immobilized in the second electrical configuration so that both the forceps and the first therapy current are disabled.

09-18-2014

20140276796

COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical system comprising: a handpiece including: (a) a first working arm, (b) a second working arm, and (c) a blade electrode; and an activation circuit having a first switch state and a second switch state, wherein a therapy current is conducted between the first working arm and the second working arm when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the handpiece is in a first position; wherein the therapy current is conducted between the blade electrode, the first working arm, the second working arm, or a combination thereof and an adjacent handpiece component when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the handpiece is in a second position; and wherein the therapy current is not conducted when the activation circuit is in the first switch state.

09-18-2014

20140276797

COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical system comprising: a handpiece including: (a) a first power connector; (b) a second power connector; and (c) one or more moveable members having a first position and a second position; and an activation circuit having a first switch state and a second switch state, wherein the activation circuit in the first switch state does not allow either a first electrosurgical therapy signal or a second electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece; wherein when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the one or more moveable members are in the first position the activation circuit allows the first electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece so that a first therapy current extends between the first power connector and the second power connector, and wherein when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the one or more moveable members are in the second position the activation circuit allows the second electrosurgical therapy signal to exit the handpiece so that a second therapy current extends between the first power connector and the second power connector.

09-18-2014

20140276799

COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device: forceps having: a first working arm, a second working arm, wherein the electrosurgical device has a first electrosurgical configuration where the first working arm and the second working arm are in an opposed position so that the forceps deliver a first therapy current that flows between the first working arm and the second working arm; and wherein the electrosurgical device has a second electrosurgical configuration when the first working arm, the second working arm, or both are repositionable relative to each other so that the first working arm is extended with respect to the second working arm or vice versa and a second therapy current is delivered from the first working arm to a remote electrode.

09-18-2014

20140276800

COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical system comprising: a handpiece including: a first working arm, a second working arm, and an activation circuit having a first switch state and a second switch state, wherein a therapy current is conducted between the first working arm and the second working arm when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the handpiece is in a first position; wherein the therapy current is conducted between the first working arm or the second working arm, and an adjacent handpiece component when the activation circuit is in the second switch state and the handpiece is in a second position; and wherein the therapy current is not conducted when the activation circuit is in the first switch state.

09-18-2014

Richard James Curtis, Maple Grove, MN US

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20130150849

ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND SYSTEM - An electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical instrument and an electrosurgical generator, the instrument having a longitudinal axis and including at least first, second and third electrodes. The electrodes are spaced from each other by one or more insulating members therebetween, the spacing between the first and third electrodes being greater than that between the first and second electrodes. The electrosurgical generator includes a source of radio frequency energy capable of producing either a coagulating RF waveform or a cutting RF waveform and has first second and third output connections connected to the first, second and third electrodes respectively of the electrosurgical instrument. The generator further includes a switching means, and a controller, the controller being such that when a cutting RF waveform is selected, the switching means directs the cutting RF waveform between the first and second output connections and hence the first and second electrodes. When a coagulating RF waveform is selected, the switching means directs the coagulating RF waveform between the first and third output connections and hence the first and third electrodes.

06-13-2013

Richard Tyler Curtis, Washington, DC US

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20120310708

Method and System for Selecting Similar Consumers - Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and computer systems for reporting a consumer's usage of a resource. A computer system retrieves consumer characteristic data and resource usage data for the first consumer and a set of second consumers including characteristic data related to each consumer. The computer system selects at least one consumer that is similar to the first consumer from the set of second consumers based upon a plurality of common criteria between the first consumer's characteristic data and a second consumer's characteristic data. The computer processes may be performing iteratively until the total number of similar consumers is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of consumers. Once a desired number of similar consumers is found, the computer system generates a report that displays the first consumer's resource usage data and the at least one similar consumers' resource usage data.

Thermostat Classification Method and System - The disclosure provides a computer-implemented method and system of reducing commodity usage by providing tailored consumer information to the consumer. The method utilizes neural network and machine learning techniques to calculate and cluster statistical data to classify the premises for desired observable condition, including the presence of a programmed thermostat. A score is determined that corresponds to at least one of: (i) a present state of an observable condition, (ii) a non-present state of the observable condition, and (iii) a degree of a condition of the observable condition, to provide tailored consumer information associated to the consumer's usage of the commodity.

03-13-2014

20140107850

Method to Identify Heating and Cooling System Power-Demand - Methods and computer systems are disclosed for identifying the power-demand of a climate-control system at a premises to reduce usage of energy at the premises. A computer system receives energy usage data and run-time data of the climate-control system. The operational data includes an on-time and/or off-time associated with the climate-control system. The computer system determines a power-draw of the climate-control system using the energy usage data and the run-time data and outputs the power-draw to be used to reduce the energy usage at the premises.

04-17-2014

Robert D. Curtis, Powhatan, VA US

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20140172683

LOSS TOLERANCE METHODOLOGY - A method for determining financial risk tolerance for individuals is characterized by the display of portfolio allocations, potential portfolio losses, and demographic comparisons based on a risk score. The visualization of potential losses, which are based on losses to a hypothetical portfolio in a recent downturn market, help an individual better understand his or her comfort level with various investment strategies. This method is of particular benefit to financial advisors for use with their clients so that client specific investment strategies can more easily be formulated.

06-19-2014

Ronald J. Curtis, Sammamish, WA US

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20130124605

AGGREGATING AND PRESENTING TASKS - Concepts and technologies are described herein for aggregating and presenting tasks. A task engine communicates with task systems that host tasks. The tasks are rendered in a user interface provided by the task engine. Changes to the tasks within the user interface can be written to the task systems and to copies of the tasks stored in a cache associated with the task engine. In some embodiments, the tasks are stored at the task systems and referenced by the user interface provided by the task engine. Thus, changes to the tasks can be written to the tasks stored at the task systems. User interfaces for viewing and editing the tasks are also provided.

05-16-2013

Ross Eugene Curtis, Cedar Hills, UT US

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20140160132

VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF STRUCTURED ASSOCIATION MAPPINGS - A method performed by one or more processors, comprising: receiving genomic data and trait data representative of a plurality of traits of one or more individuals; determining a structure of one or more of the genomic data and the trait data; selecting, in response to the determined structure, a structured association algorithm for execution with the genomic data and the trait data; generating, based on execution of the selected, structured association algorithm against the genomic data and the trait data, structured association data indicative of associations among the genomic data and the trait data, wherein the associations are at least partly identified based on the structure; and generating data for a graphical user interface, that when rendered on a display device, comprises: a visual representation of at least a portion of the structured association data.

06-12-2014

Sandra Robyn Curtis, Warrimoo AU

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20130239960

MODULARIZED RESPIRATORY TREATMENT APPARATUS - A modularized respiratory treatment apparatus provides various respiratory pressure treatments. The apparatus may be formed by discrete connectable modules such as a flow generator module, alarm module and/or humidifier module. Each module may include its own external casing or housing to independently retain or enclose the respective components that serve the function of the module. Different modules may be adapted with different components and functionalities and may be readily coupled using standardized gas and electrical connection configurations that have flow and communication paths that extend through the modules. When coupled, operation of the respiratory treatment apparatus may be controlled by detection of different modules, such as the alarm module that generates visual and/or audible alarms based on detected conditions, so as to selectively enable or disable different respiratory treatments. The discrete modules of the medical treatment apparatus may include tamper resistant locking mechanisms to impede unauthorized separation of some modules.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED LOCATION-BASED WIDGETS - Systems and methods relating to location-based applications, such as widgets, are disclosed. In general, in one embodiment, a mobile device obtains a list of applications associated with a current or anticipated location of the mobile device from a centralized or distributed application service. One or more desired applications to be activated are either manually or automatically selected from the list of applications associated with the current location or the anticipated location of the mobile device. The mobile device then activates the one or more desired applications. Optionally, for each desired application that has been activated, the desired application may be deactivated once one or more deactivation criteria are satisfied.

01-03-2013

20130034042

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREAMING MEDIA CONTENT - A system and method for bandwidth sharing in a distributed wireless client application using inverse multiplexing termination. The system includes: a group of collocated client playback devices having wide area network (WAN) and local area network (LAN) connectivity, and a centralized inverse multiplexing (IMUX) server which optimizes shared bandwidth of both the WAN via inverse multiplexing and the LAN using either broadcast or multicast of all virtual multiplexing paths to all other client playback devices of the group of collocated client playback devices. Other embodiments are disclosed.

02-07-2013

20130042305

FACEMAIL - Systems and methods are disclosed for generating, sending, and delivering a message addressed using an image of an intended message recipient of the message. In one embodiment, a central server receives a message including an image of an intended message recipient from a first user device of a first user. The central server then identifies a second user as the intended message recipient based on the image of the intended message recipient. Then, before delivering the message, the central server obtains an image of a user at a second user device associated with the second user and sends the image to the first user device where the image is presented to the first user. Upon receiving authentication from the first user device that the user at the second user device is the intended message recipient, the central server delivers the message to the second user device of the second user.

02-14-2013

20130046755

TUNERSPHERE - Systems and methods for providing representative information for a geographic area of interest are disclosed. In one embodiment, a media service tracks media interaction histories (e.g., play histories) for a number of users registered with the media service, where each media interaction history identifies media items interacted with by the corresponding user as well as the locations at which at least a subset of the media items were interacted with by the corresponding user. The media service receives a request from a requesting user for representative information for a geographic area of interest. In response to receiving the request, the media service determines representative information for the geographic area of interest based on at least a subset of the media interaction histories of the users and effects presentation of the representative information to the requesting user.

02-21-2013

20140059431

Turnersphere - Systems and methods for presenting information identifying a media item associated with a geographic area are disclosed. In one embodiment, a user device comprises a media player adapted to interact with a media item. The user device comprises a communication interface adapted to provide media item information identifying the media item, and to provide location information identifying a geographic location associated with the user device at which the media item was interacted with. The user device comprises a location determination component adapted to receive an identification of a geographic area. The communication interface is further adapted to receive information that identifies a second media item, wherein location information associated with the second media item is associated with the identified geographic area. The user device further comprises a user interface adapted to present, via the user device, the information that identifies the second media item.

02-27-2014

20140073359

System And Method For Automated Location-Based Widgets - Systems and methods relating to location-based applications, such as widgets, are disclosed. In general, in one embodiment, location-based application service obtains a current location of a mobile device and determines whether the current location of the mobile device is associated with one of a plurality of non-adjacent geographic locations associated with an establishment. An application identifier associated with the plurality of non-adjacent geographic locations associated with the establishment is provided based on the determination, where the application identifier at least one of identifies an application for the mobile device to activate and references a remote source for the mobile device to obtain the application.

03-13-2014

20140108607

Method For Providing Proximity-Based Quality For Multimedia Content - A system and method for providing proximity-based quality for multimedia content, including: transmitting multimedia content, and intentionally controlling a quality level of a presentation of the multimedia content based on geographic proximity of a user to a particular location including intentionally controlling the quality level of the presentation of the multimedia content in accordance to a defined quality level for each of a plurality of geographic proximity zones associated with the particular location with at least one first one of the plurality of geographic proximity zones having a first defined quality level that is higher than a second defined quality level of at least one second one of the plurality of geographic proximity zones.

04-17-2014

Patent applications by Scott Curtis, Chapel Hill, NC US

Scott Karl Curtis, Sandy, UT US

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Description

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20120045042

MULTI-TIERED MEDIA SERVICES FOR GLOBALLY INTERCONNECTING BUSINESSES AND CUSTOMERS - A multi-tiered communication system for minimizing communication latency for a caller in a remote location who initiates contact with a local data center. The system includes a local data center located in a first location including one or more Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) functions that are configured for use with a caller who initiates contact with the local data center. The system also includes a remote media server located in a second location. The remote media server is configured to route an incoming call from the caller to the local data center, to route one or more IVR messages to the caller and to connect the caller with an agent for real-time communication. The agent is located in one of the second location or a third location that is substantially closer to the second location than the first location. Having the local data center in the first location enables the IVR message to be received by the caller after a period of expected delay and having the remote media server in the second or third location enables the real-time communication between the caller and the agent to be within an acceptable latency.

02-23-2012

Stephen Curtis, Weston, CT US

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20140067632

Automatic Generation of Transfer Pricing Documentation - A system and method for automatically generating transfer price documentation is described. In some examples, the system includes a tool that receives information from an enterprise for provided services and intangibles within the enterprise, automatically determines one or more allocations for the provided services and intangibles, and generates reports based on the determined allocations.

03-06-2014

Stephen O'R. Curtis, Milford, DE US

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Description

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20120240459

TREE SUPPORT DEVICE - A re-usable tree stanchion designed to provide temporary safe support to a newly transplanted tree, while allowing it a full range of movement sufficient for the tree to develop a healthy and strong trunk base and root system. It prevents the tree from being uprooted or blown over in a strong wind until it can stand on its own without causing damage to the tree trunk. The support is supplied by a thin leg of supple material set in the ground adjacent to the newly planted tree. The leg curves over to meet the tree encircling it with a collar of soft, pliant material. These components together provide two stage shock absorption. When the tree moves with pressure from the wind it is first held softly by the collar which gives under pressure from the moving tree, then its movement is further decelerated by the spring action of the leg.

09-27-2012

Stuart Curtis, Sandy, UT US

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Description

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20120283595

CERVICAL TENACULUM AND METHODS OF USE - A cervical tenaculum device is disclosed that grasps the cervix in a manner to reduce trauma to the tissue, while providing unimpeded visual access and instrument access to the cervical os. The disclosed embodiments may include a bell configured to engage a vaginal portion of a cervix and create an annular suction chamber against a surface of the vaginal portion the cervix. The suction chamber encircles the external os and uniformly distributes negative pressure in the suction chamber around the engaged surface of the cervix. An opening through a middle portion of the bell allows access to the external os when the bell is engaged, such that the external os remains unobstructed. A method of grasping and manipulating the cervix to perform a gynecological procedure on a subject, using the embodiments of the disclosed cervical tenaculum device is also disclosed.

11-08-2012

Thomas Curtis, Decatur, GA US

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20130323500

FLAKED BOROSILICATE GLASS COATINGS - A surface coated with a coating composition to form a coated surface is described. The coating composition includes a coating matrix and a quantity of flaked borosilicate glass. Upon exposure of the coated surface to sunlight or heat, the quantity of flaked borosilicate glass in the coating composition is effective such that the coated surface exhibits a cooler temperature than a temperature of a comparable uncoated surface, similarly exposed to sunlight or heat, but that does not comprise the coating composition.

12-05-2013

Tom B. Curtis, Lake Oswego, OR US

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Published

20120201666

STAGGERED MULTI-LEVEL VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE - A staggered multi-level vertical axis wind turbine includes a cage structure including wind directing elements arranged circumferentially about outer edges thereof. Within the cage structure is a rotor including a centrally located shaft orientated along an axis and extending at least from one end of the cage structured to another end. The rotor includes a first rotor level of torque generating elements of a first type coupled to the shaft. The rotor includes a second rotor level of torque generating elements of a second type coupled to the shaft. The rotor includes a third rotor level including torque generating elements of the first type coupled to the shaft. The wind directing elements receive and re-direct wind onto the torque generating elements of the various levels, thereby producing torque and causing the rotor to spin. The rotor is coupled to an electrical generator, which generates clean and renewable energy.

08-09-2012

Tony Lee Curtis, Greenwood, AR US

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20120191617

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING A TIRE RETREAD PROCESS - A system and method for tracking a tire through a retread process include various checkpoints with networked touch screen computers at each checkpoint. At certain inspection and repair checkpoints the touch screen computers display tire cross section images with multiple different regions. Selecting a region allows a technician to change injury or repair data associated with that region of the tire. The computer automatically checks entered information against customer retread specifications and alerts the technician if the tire does not fit the customer's requirements for repairing or retreading the tire.

07-26-2012

Vicki Ann Curtis, Stanwood, WA US

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Published

20140250792

SLIDING LAVATORY POCKET DOOR - A compact, sliding door apparatus includes three vertically curved panels positioned in a doorway. A first of the panels is solid and is operatively connected to a slot above the doorway enabling the first panel to move side to side in the doorway. The second of the panels is hollow and receives a portion of the first panel. The second panel is also operatively connected to the slot above the doorway for side to side movement of the panel across the doorway. A third of the panels has a hollow interior and is stationary adjacent the doorway. The third panel hollow interior receives a portion of the second panel. The doorway is opened by moving the first panel into the second panel interior to open a portion of the doorway, and then moving the second panel into the third panel interior to fully open the doorway.

09-11-2014

20140253335

Seat Location System - A method and apparatus for indicating a seat location. An indicator is activated for a seat in a passenger cabin when a passenger leaves the seat. The indicator indicates a location of the seat when activated.

09-11-2014

Wesley Curtis, Cary, NC US

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Description

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20140195392

SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING A BUSINESS OBJECT LIFECYCLE FOR MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS RECORDS MAINTENANCE - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with using a business object lifecycle for management of business records are described. In one embodiment, a method includes defining a lifecycle for a customer tax role record having a plurality of possible lifecycle states. Subsequent to defining the lifecycle, the method monitors a plurality of customer tax role records that have an active state, and for a monitored record, determines if an expiration date has expired. If the expiration date has not expired, then a new tax obligation is generated for a customer associated with the monitored record. If the expiration date has expired, the state of the lifecycle state of the monitored record is changed to an expired state such that the new tax obligation is not generated. The method then repeats the monitoring for a next active record from the plurality of customer tax role records.

07-10-2014

20140195924

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZED TIMELINE FOR ACCOUNT INFORMATION - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with customizing a timeline for displaying account information about an entity are described. In one embodiment, a method includes configuring a timeline of tax account information by consolidating a history of the tax account information in a display of the timeline. Elements in the history are selected based on parameters that have been customized for a revenue authority. The elements include display properties of the timeline and tax account information. The example method may also include dynamically rendering the timeline as one of multiple display zones on a display screen based, at least in part, on the parameters. Rendering the display includes determining how to display each of the elements on the timeline. The processor configures the timeline and dynamically renders the timeline in response to receiving a request to display the timeline about an entity.